Any experience on focusing on technique and getting coached out there?
Always found it odd that although surfing is a highly technical activity to get good at, focusing on technique and getting a coach is not really a thing. At least in the US unless you're a kid looking to be competitive and sponsored.
I get the whole alternative lifestyle aspect of surfing, but after decades of logging countless hours in the water, I have yet to video myself for technical reasons or ever be coached. This is virtually unheard of in any other endeavor that requires some level of technical skills. Especially for me.
I recently joined Noel Salas' patreon page that focuses on technique and skateboard drills. Good stuff. Also found a Surf Mastery podcast that rocks. Thinking of getting a Soloshot and paying for online coaching, maybe Martin Dunn. This is likely to have a better payoff than thinking some expensive new board design, construction, or fins will really move the needle that much.
Always found it odd that although surfing is a highly technical activity to get good at, focusing on technique and getting a coach is not really a thing. At least in the US unless you're a kid looking to be competitive and sponsored.
I get the whole alternative lifestyle aspect of surfing, but after decades of logging countless hours in the water, I have yet to video myself for technical reasons or ever be coached. This is virtually unheard of in any other endeavor that requires some level of technical skills. Especially for me.
I recently joined Noel Salas' patreon page that focuses on technique and skateboard drills. Good stuff. Also found a Surf Mastery podcast that rocks. Thinking of getting a Soloshot and paying for online coaching, maybe Martin Dunn. This is likely to have a better payoff than thinking some expensive new board design, construction, or fins will really move the needle that much.